Description: In this episode, Rachel and Simon Burridge sit down with Victoria from The Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey. Victoria shares the rich history of the venue, its growth from a family-owned pub to an exclusive wedding destination, and how they bring a unique, personalized touch to each event. Learn about their locally sourced ingredients, eco-friendly practices, and hear some of the venue's most memorable wedding stories. Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Ferry House and what makes it so special! Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to The Ferry House and Isle of Sheppey 0:42 - Location and charm of The Ferry House 1:12 - Sponsors and sign challenge 1:43 - Pride in Medway sponsorship announcement 2:00 - Family business background of The Ferry House 2:52 - History of The Ferry House and wedding services 3:28 - Building the wedding barn 4:37 - Continuous venue improvements 4:54 - Favorite features of The Ferry House for weddings 7:02 - Unique wedding spaces and interior design 8:47 - Locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices 9:53 - Personalized wedding booking process 12:44 - Wedding planning and coordination approach 14:05 - Role of wedding coordinators and support for couples 16:47 - Memorable weddings at The Ferry House 17:47 - Venue capacity and future expansion plans 20:26 - Weekend restaurant services at The Ferry House 21:06 - Victoria’s background and journey to working at The Ferry House 23:15 - Challenges faced during COVID-19 29:26 - Support for employees and crisis management 31:12 - Ghost stories and paranormal experiences at the venue 32:29 - Restaurant operations and community engagement 35:32 - Closure during Christmas and personal priorities 40:04 - Catering flexibility and custom menus for weddings 42:14 - Advice for couples considering The Ferry House as their venue 44:04 - Process of wedding day management 47:02 - Scenic spots and photography opportunities at The Ferry House 47:29 - How to connect with The Ferry House online 48:45 - Guest song choice for Cherrywood playlist 49:46 - Closing remarks and farewell #TheFerryHouse #CherrywoodPodcast #WeddingPlanning 🎙 Subscribe for more wedding inspiration and insights from amazing guests, and don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Contact: 📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk 📞 Phone: 07857 283 005 🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk 📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions 📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodpro Guests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479 Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.